Archives Tag: entertainment
Sir Shina Peters Ordained A Bishop Of The Cherubim And Seraphim Church
April 19, 2022
High profile Nigerian Afro Juju singer, Sir Shina Peters, took a new dimension from music, this time to become a bishop. The legendary musician has been ordained a bishop of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in the Iju area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Read more about Entertainment SSP as he is popularly called made this … Continue reading Sir Shina Peters Ordained A Bishop Of The Cherubim And Seraphim Church
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Omo Ghetto Is The Highest-Grossing Nollywood Movie Of All Time
April 19, 2022
Since its release on the Christmas Day of 2020 (December 25), Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz’ film ‘’Omo Ghetto (The Saga),’’ has been making the headlines. The movie stars high profile acts such as Tina Mba, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, Zubby Micheal, Alex Ekubo, Timini Egbuson, Funke Akindele, amongst others, officially became the highest-grossing Nollywood movie … Continue reading Omo Ghetto Is The Highest-Grossing Nollywood Movie Of All Time
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Top 5 Talent Managers In The Nigeria Music Industry
April 19, 2022
The entertainment business offers no guarantees and success can be fleeting even for the hottest acts. But there are fixtures in the industries that have ensured the greatness or mediocrity of the careers of some of the acts you see in the media. They broker deals, negotiate terms and actively push their acts into … Continue reading Top 5 Talent Managers In The Nigeria Music Industry
By david-okwara
Entertainment Takes: Ayra Starr May Just Be The Unlikely Come-Up Story Of 2021
April 19, 2022
The New Year is not so far gone and already Don Jazzy already seems to be laying down the marker for the industry and its other leaders. In a dazzling media roll-out in the past week, Jazzy unveiled his latest female music act, Ayra Starr to the public. Read more about Entertainment The unveiling … Continue reading Entertainment Takes: Ayra Starr May Just Be The Unlikely Come-Up Story Of 2021
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Entertainment Takes: Artistes We Expect To Comeback To The Mainstream In 2021
April 19, 2022
So in 2020, many Acts lied low and for the past year and while it is really not a contest to stay relevant, we cannot deny a good few of the guys on this list need a boost by putting out hits in the new year. Now, we must admit that the standards are a … Continue reading Entertainment Takes: Artistes We Expect To Comeback To The Mainstream In 2021
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Biden Campaign Includes Burna Boy In Presidential Inauguration Playlist
April 19, 2022
Nigerian superstar musician, Burna Boy, is set to feature in the inauguration ceremony playlist of the 46th President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, today, January 20, 2021. Burna Boy’s track ‘’Destiny’’ will be played alongside other global acts such as Kygo, Tame Impala, and Dua Lipa. Read more about Entertainment President-elect … Continue reading Biden Campaign Includes Burna Boy In Presidential Inauguration Playlist
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Entertainment Takes: Seven Young Artistes To Watch Out For In 2021
April 19, 2022
The past year was a bit of slow start in the music space and while it is normally hard to break into an industry that rally holds no guarantees for anyone, 2020 made it especially hard for the young acts in the underground as they were hit hard by the movement and social restrictions … Continue reading Entertainment Takes: Seven Young Artistes To Watch Out For In 2021
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Top 10 Nigerians In 2020
April 19, 2022
Nigerians just like citizens of other countries were restricted on goals and targets set for the year 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, some did not let the virus get in their way as they hit remarkable strides. Below are ten Nigerians who made a name for themselves in 2020. Read more about … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerians In 2020
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Kemi Adetiba Confirms ‘KOB 2’ Will Be A Netflix Original
April 19, 2022
Nollywood filmmaker, Kemi Adetiba, has confirmed that her long-anticipated film, ‘King Of Boys 2′ will be a Netflix original. Read more about Entertainment Adetiba made these details know via an Instagram post. She wrote: “We’re editing KOB 2 and trying to organize all assets in proper order etc, and it hit me… So that … Continue reading Kemi Adetiba Confirms ‘KOB 2’ Will Be A Netflix Original
Did You Know? Google Play Music Out, YouTube Music In
April 19, 2022
Now, Google Play Music has been around for a little while for those who have been up and paying attention. Since Android v5 or 6, it has been the flagship music application for Google’s products and Android-powered devices. The app-enabled users to play music from their local libraries and of course, stream music online … Continue reading Did You Know? Google Play Music Out, YouTube Music In
By david-okwara
Social Media Roundup
April 19, 2022
This week opened just like any other since #EndSARS as most hot topics were built around the protests and aftermath. The social media space has been heavy with news of this kind ever since. Read more about Social media roundup #FreeToyin Last week on social media, the major trend was built around the government’s … Continue reading Social Media Roundup
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Social Media Influencer Of The Week: DJ Switch
April 19, 2022
On 20 October 2020, the country stood still when DJ Switch, a popular disk Jockey and entertainer in Nigeria live-streamed the horrifying events that took place at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos. But for this act of bravery, there would hardly be any evidence of the killing of innocent civilians on that fateful … Continue reading Social Media Influencer Of The Week: DJ Switch
Nigerians In History: Sonny Okosun
April 19, 2022
Sonny Okosun was born on 1st January 1947. He was a musician from Edo state, Nigeria and was best known as the leader of the Ozzidi band. He named his band Ozzidi after a renowned Ijaw river god, but to Okosun the meaning was “there is a message”. His surname is sometimes spelt Okosuns … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Sonny Okosun
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Do You Know? Dan Marayan Jos Is The Most Celebrated Hausa Musician Of All Time
April 19, 2022
Dan Maraya Jos was born Adamu Wayya in 1946. He is a Nigerian Hausa griot best known for playing the kontigi. Dan Marayan Jos is the Most Celebrated Hausa Music of All Time. Read more about Do you know? Life Dan Maraya Jos, whose name means “The Orphan of Jos”, was born in 1946 … Continue reading Do You Know? Dan Marayan Jos Is The Most Celebrated Hausa Musician Of All Time
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IROKO Launches Masterclass For Startup Owners
April 19, 2022
When Jason Njoku, founder of IROKO TV started his company, his dream was to see Nollywood movies gain global recognition. Today, that dream has been actualised with IROKO TV being dubbed the “Netflix of Africa by Forbes” and becoming the web platform of choice for millions of viewers in Africa and beyond. Jason Njoku … Continue reading IROKO Launches Masterclass For Startup Owners
